Karina threw out those words and ran off.

The only place she could go was the hospital, where she had switched shifts to cover the night shift.

Tonight, the hospital hallways were unusually quiet, with only the occasional beeping of medical equipment breaking the silence.

As usual, Karina patrolled the patient ward, checking on the conditions of her patients.

But then, an unexpected figure appeared before her.

Kieran hobbled toward her, leaning heavily on his crutches, his gait uneven.

Karina wrinkled her nose. What was that smell?

It seemed to be coming from him. The closer he got, the stronger the scent became.

and his eyes were clouded with confusion

he slurred her name, his voice thick and indistinct. Suddenly, he

Karina tried to pull

are you

her protests. Fueled by alcohol, he yanked her closer, his other hand reaching for her face, as if to force a kiss. Terrified, Karina turned her head to avoid him, disgust and fear flooding her heart. "You're

voice, low and sinister, sent chills down

moment to break free and bolted toward the nurses' station, where she knew her colleagues would be-and where she could call for

teeth against the pain, he took

her mouth, muffling her scream. Her cries for help were trapped in her

squirmed and

but Kieran's strength was overwhelming. He dragged her toward the

BUMS

gripped Karina. She twisted her head and tried to bite his hand, but Kieran seemed prepared. His grip tightened, cutting off her air. She felt her

against the wall with brutal force. Her body slammed

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